In loving memory

I'm finalizing my programs and wanted to know who I should include in the dedication section. My FH last his father almost 20 yrs ago and his grandparents many, many yrs ago and his aunt 2 wks ago. I lost my grandparents many, many yrs ago and an aunt several months ago. Do we include everyone (all 10)? Just recent passing's (both aunts and also FH's father)? Advice needed.

In loving memory

I would stick to the most recent and the biggest portions. Please know I am not down playing how important family in general is or how important Aunts can be but I think it should maybe just be FH's father, aunt and your aunt... once you start naming all the people it becomes a somber occasion you don't want that sorta stinging the atmosphere ya know?

Re: In loving memory

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Posted by Ruste23

I would stick to the most recent and the biggest portions. Please know I am not down playing how important family in general is or how important Aunts can be but I think it should maybe just be FH's father, aunt and your aunt... once you start naming all the people it becomes a somber occasion you don't want that sorta stinging the atmosphere ya know?

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That's what I was thinking too but wanted to get another opinion. Very helpful!! Thank you!!

In loving memory

I would include everyone close to you guys who would have been attending the wedding if they were still here.

In loving memory

i would absolutely include everyone... it is nice for them to be mentioned on your day - i lost my mother and when my sister got married her husbands uncle had just passed, they had both lost grandparents and a few cousins... all of their names were mentioned (deaths going back 25 years) it wasnt sad at all it was touching to have them a part of their special day

In loving memory

My FH father passed away before he was born but I know it would mean the world to his family to incorporate his father into the wedding somehow. I know my FH doesn't really care as he never knew him but I would love to do something for the others.